Rush Immunotherapy

New Procedure Spells Relief for Allergy Sufferers

DUBLIN, OH - Living in Ohio is not always easy for allergy sufferers. In fact, Columbus, Ohio is ranked as one of the most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies. But, a new procedure now available in Central Ohio can transition an allergic patient into becoming "unallergic" and offer relief before the end of the allergy season.

While traditional allergy shots are given on a weekly basis over the span of a year or more, rush immunotherapy allows patients to receive the first six doses within a span of three hours, which minimizes overall treatment by months and delivers rapid results.

"With rush immunotherapy, we use the same science of traditional allergy shots but achieve results in one day," said Summit Shah, M.D, of Premier Allergy. "Instead of having to wait months for your allergies or asthma to improve, you get results quicker and with fewer shots. Now patients with terrible allergies or uncontrolled asthma that couldn't make the commitment for weekly shots can get the treatment they deserve."

The concept behind allergy shots is similar to the flu vaccine-your immune system develops a resistance to the flu, or in the case of allergy shots, your immune system builds a tolerance for offending allergens such as ragweed, grass pollen or cat dander.

While allergy shot treatment is effective, it requires a significant time commitment. Until recently, this meant continued treatment for 3 to 5 years and symptoms were only relieved after hundreds of shots. Rush immunotherapy can show improvements within weeks with fewer visits for injections.

"The best part about rush immunotherapy is that it's much more convenient," said Lennea Tinsky, a patient at Premier Allergy. "I get results faster and don't have to make weekly trips to the doctor's office. Rush immunotherapy is a life changing treatment."